Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Training camp preview

I found this on ESPN.com, and thought it was actually a fairly well done preview:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp07/insider/news/story?id=2939803&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab2pos1

Observations:

The best part of this article was the piece on Mark Bradley. I have been saying since he was drafted that he is the most talented WR on this team, and should turn out the best in the long run. While he doesn't quite have Berrian's olympian speed, or Muhammad's uncanny preceision running routes, he is the best combination of height, speed, strength, hands, and brains on that receiving corps. If he can get & stay healthy, and get in sync with this offense, I expect him to be a starting receiver on this team for years. My prediction is he takes over Muhammad's role as #1 when he is cut/retires in the next year or two. Berrian is a stud, but he's a speed guy and Bradley just brings something more to the table.

I've been a big Benson fan as well, and I'm excited to see what he can do. I have no doubt that he will be our best back since Neal Anderson...and hopefully the best since Sweetness.

Grossman is on the bubble this year. I have liked him since his days at Fla, and I think injuries are the only thing that can stop him from being our QB of the present & future. He needs to stay healthy, and he needs to continue to gradually improve. His numbers were excellent for a first year starter, and I expect improvement this year. If the O-line holds up, Benson carries the load like a true #1, and the receiving corps & TEs do their part, he will have a great O around him to set him up for success.

The worst part of that article was the blurb about replacing Tank Johnson. Anthony Adams will be #3 in the rotation, Garay will play some on running downs. Dusty Dvoracek will start opposite Tommie, and get the majority of reps. Why this guy failed to mention that is beyond me.

Much more to come, as camp opens in just 3 days (finally)...

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